Climate Action and Green Taxation: A New Paradigm of Corporate Responsibility
International Conference
15 and 16 April 2026
Online
The Climate Action and Green Taxation: a new paradigm of corporate responsibility International Conference is organized in the scope of the CCGTS Project of Research Center in Accounting and Taxation of the Polytechnic University of Cávado and Ave. This International Conference is supported by national funds through the FCT – Foundation for Science and Technology, I.P., by the project reference 2023.12454.PEX and DOI identifier: https://doi.org/10.54499/2023.12454.PEX.
In this edition we are pleased to have Tânia Azevedo (Professor at the State University of Feira de Santana and Adjunct Professor at the Federal University of Bahia) and Edmira Cakrani (Western Balkans University, Head of the Department of Economic Sciences and Financd Western Balkans University) as keynote speakers sharing their knowledge on green taxation. In addition to the keynote talks, the conference will feature paper sessions, and panel discussions.
The event seeks contributions that advance theoretical, legal, financial, managerial and educational perspectives on how tax systems influence corporate climate strategies and environmental performance.
The objective of the conference is threefold:
Firstly, to foster interdisciplinary dialogue;
Secondly, to promote evidence-based insights;
Thirdly, to support the design of tax and governance systems that accelerate corporate decarbonisation and strengthen climate accountability.
Submissions that represent an empirical study, comparative analysis, conceptual model, policy evaluation, and case-based research are particularly welcome, with a particular focus on submissions that address the integration of ecological taxation and ESG frameworks in the context of sustainable corporate transformation.
CCGTS Project
The project aims to bridge this gap by providing companies with the necessary knowledge and tools to make informed decisions regarding environmental taxation. The project highlights the need for a strategic approach to foster environmental tax literacy, empowering companies to engage more actively in sustainable practices. Ultimately, the project intentions to influence corporate behaviour in favour of environmental sustainability, aligning with the objectives of the Sustainable Development Goals and the climate transition agenda.